Latino protested discrimination in New York City’s bureaucracy on July 23, 2003. The demonstrators marched to support Intro 38, the Equal Access to Health and Human Services Act, which would provide language access to city services for people with limited English proficiency. The proposal was signed into law by New York City Mayor Bloomberg in… Continue reading Latino Protest Discrimination New York City 2003
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Miguel Cabrera, MLB Star debuts 2003
With the resounding crack of a bat, Major League Baseball star Miguel Cabrera made his debut in the majors on June 20, 2003. The 20-year old hit a game-winning home run for the Florida Marlins that day. His talent was evident at an early age; his mother noted in an interview, “It was like he… Continue reading Miguel Cabrera, MLB Star debuts 2003
First Latino Owner of Major League Baseball Team 2003
On May 15, 2003, Arturo “Arte” Moreno became the first Latino to own a Major League Baseball team, the Anaheim Angels. Moreno is a fourth generation Mexican American born in Tucson, Arizona. He and his ten brothers and sisters were raised in a two-bedroom, one bathroom home. Moreno made his wealth the old fashioned way… Continue reading First Latino Owner of Major League Baseball Team 2003